Pelvic pain has a prevalence of >25% in women and >15% in men, and up to 50% of cases are undiagnosed, demonstrating that there is a definite need for pelvic care awareness among health care practitioners. As holistic practitioners, acupuncturists offer a safe space for clients and are often the practitioners clients seek out when nothing else has worked. Thus, acupuncturists are presented with an opportunity to serve an underserved population.
Acupuncture Poll
The Acupuncture Poll's question for March 2003 was:
"What is the state of your practice compared to five years ago?"
Results are as follows:
These results are based upon 158 responses. As this is a voluntary, non-scientific survey, caution should be used in generalizing the results.
For more information on the Acupuncture Poll, contact Acupuncture Today at editorial@acupuncturetoday.com.